Troubleshooting (continued)

Tape Player

Remote

Symptom

Remedy

The tape does not move when you

• Close the tape compartment securely.

press an operation button.

 

The REC rbutton does not

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in

function/The tape does not play.

place.

 

• Make sure FUNCTION is set to “TAPE” or

 

“DUBBING”.

 

 

The tape does not erase completely.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 29.)

 

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

 

are weak.

 

 

The tape does not record.

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

 

• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in

 

place.

The audio is weak/The audio

• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See

quality is poor.

page 29).

 

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer

 

(see page 29).

The sound is distorted.

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)

 

tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape

 

only.

The remote does not function.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

 

ones if they are weak.

 

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at

 

the remote sensor on the player.

 

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote

 

and the player.

 

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to

 

strong light such as direct sunlight or

 

fluorescent lamp light.

 

• Move closer to the player when using the

 

remote.

After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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